Subaru is working on the brand new era variation of its smallest crossover, the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek XV. That product rests bellow the larger and more expensive models, the Outback and Forester. It is truly a more tough variation of the most popular Impreza with larger surface clearance and beefed suspension elements. When you add to that Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Travel process you are certain to get the agile and successful car that has solid off-road and all-weather capability.

NEW FOR 2018:

The second-generation of the Subaru Crosstrek may have its debut at another Geneva Automobile Show. The newest product will come on Subaru’s new program and ought to be slightly greater compared to the outgoing version. It may also get up-to-date motor and different equipment and features. The black intro image that Subaru releases before model’s debut also gives people an idea how that product may look. Therefore, let’s see what we all know about that product in more details.

2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK XV: PLATFORM, DESIGN

The newest 2018 Subaru Crosstrek XV, like the latest Impreza where that product relies, may take a seat on Subaru’s new Global platform. That program may also underpin Subaru’s potential models such as the all-new 2019 Forester. That modern, modular structure characteristics improved stiffness and light framework but provide larger powertrain flexibility. It also delivers better electrification and security capability. This also means that in the later period, Subaru should give you a plug-in setup.

STYLING:

In regards to the styling of the new-gen Crosstrek, there should not be any surprises. The black intro image does not reveal significantly however it is sufficient to understand that new product may follow the same technique as the existing one. That means that people may again get the more tough variation of Impreza’s outer style which characteristics the older drive height and specific bumpers. The Crosstrek may also add black body cladding in decrease body region and may also include standard top rack.

2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK XV: POWERTRAIN

In the mechanical aspect, the brand new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek XV will also be much like the Impreza model. It will originally be offered with the 2.0-liter inline-4 motor that may produce 152 hp and torque of 145 lb-ft. It’s moderate energy improvement on the current 148 hp.

That motor will work in pair with the continually variable sign while a six-speed guide gearbox could also be obtainable in some trims. The power may, obviously, be directed to Subaru’s tested and established symmetrical four-wheel drive.

When it comes to fuel economy, the brand new Impreza product prepared with this specific motor returns 28 mpg town and 38 mpg highway. With this in mind, we ought to expect the higher fuel economy than on the existing Crosstrek which gets 26/33 mpg city/highway.

2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK XV: ARRIVAL, PRICE

The newest 2018 Subaru Crosstrek XV is likely to make its formal release at another Geneva Automobile Show in Mach. It should go available for sale later that year. The purchase price is still a puzzle but we expect a small leap from the existing level. It would price just under $23, 000 because of its bottom version.